Detect
Scams
Ideas that help users identify phishing links, fake websites, impersonation scams and suspicious online behaviour.
The AI Anti-Scam Student Micro-Challenge is a nationwide online challenge inviting university students to propose creative and practical ideas that help combat digital scams and online fraud. Participants will submit their ideas through a structured Innovation Canvas template provided by the organisers.
What teams build
Three challenge tracks, one mission: stop online scams.
Ideas that help users identify phishing links, fake websites, impersonation scams and suspicious online behaviour.
Solutions that help reduce scam risks, improve awareness and prevent financial losses before they happen.
Concepts that improve digital safety for students, families, senior citizens and vulnerable communities.
Challenge Brief
Online scams and digital fraud continue to affect millions of people across society. This challenge encourages university students across Malaysia to contribute innovative ideas that improve scam awareness, fraud prevention and digital community safety.
Instead of building a full application or system, participants will present their ideas through a structured Innovation Canvas submission. No coding experience is required.
Idea themes
Why Participate?
Open to university students nationwide from all disciplines and backgrounds.
WIN PRIZES & RECOGNITION
Stand a chance to win prizes and gain recognition for your ideas.
BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO
Strengthen your CV, LinkedIn, and student portfolio with innovation experience.
E-CERTIFICATE
Receive an official participation certificate upon successful submission.
REAL-WORLD IMPACT
Work on actual scam and fraud issues affecting communities today.
Participate online, work on real-world scam challenges and showcase your ideas through the Innovation Canvas.
Why this matters
Online scams evolve every day, but so can our defenses. This online challenge brings builders, designers, and researchers together to create AI tools that detect threats early, prevent fraud fast, and protect communities at scale.
AI Anti-Scam challenge · Build practical defenses for real people.
8th June 2026 – 15th June 2026
Challenge Open
15th June 2026 (7pm)
Challenge Briefing
26th June 2026 (11.59pm)
Submission Date
27th – 28th June 2026
Evaluation
29th June 2026 (6pm)
Winner Announcement
1st Place
RM500
2nd Place
RM300
3rd Place
RM200
Official e-certificates of participation for all successful submissions.
Discover quick and comprehensive answers to common questions about the challenge format, submission, and participation requirements.